Hempstead Independent School District is a public school district based in Hempstead, Texas (USA). The school district contains 3 schools and an early childhood learning center.

The district serves Hempstead and unincorporated areas in Waller County, including Monaville. Despite a small school population the district takes up a large amount of rural area.

In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.^[1]

In the 2015-2016 school year, the school district had a very close call with being closed, and possibly Integrated with neighboring Waller ISD or Navasota ISD, but the district has since gotten back on its feet again.^{[citation needed]}

Schools

• Hempstead High (Grades 9-12)
• Hempstead Middle (Grades 6-8)
• Hempstead Elementary (Grades K-5)
• Hempstead Early Childhood Center (Grades PK-3, PK-4)

As of 2014 360 students attend Hempstead Middle School, 54% of them being Hispanic.^[2]