For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 459 students in Hempstead, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Hempstead, TX are Safe Haven and Hempstead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hempstead have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Hempstead, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hempstead High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hempstead, TX (2025-26)
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 High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Donoho
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-3331
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Hempstead, Texas 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (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 high schools in Hempstead, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Hempstead, TX include Safe Haven and Hempstead High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hempstead?
2 public high schools are located in Hempstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead?
Hempstead public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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