2025 Compare Cities Education:
Trenton, NJ vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 41.1% less per student than Trenton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.3% higher in Omaha than in Trenton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 19.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Trenton
 Trenton, NJOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Trenton    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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