For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 335 students in Hempstead, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hempstead, TX are Safe Haven and Hempstead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hempstead have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hempstead, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safe Haven
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28158 Sh 6
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Hempstead, TX 77445
(512) 633-0795
Gr: 6-11 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Hempstead Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2532 9th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2530
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Hempstead, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic Alternative Achievement High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 1007
Hempstead, TX 77445
Hempstead, TX 77445
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Hempstead Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
425 Fm 1488
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 88%
1340 13th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2452
Gr: PK-2 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hempstead, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hempstead, TX include Safe Haven and Hempstead Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hempstead?
2 public middle schools are located in Hempstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead?
Hempstead public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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