Johnnie Cochran, Jr., Middle

Johnnie Cochran Jr. Middle serves the mid-city Los Angeles neighborhood of Arlington Heights, a dense, working-class community where families are deeply rooted and resilient. Academically, the school faces significant challenges, with test scores placing it in the lower tier statewide, so families prioritizing academics may want to explore additional tutoring or supplemental programs alongside enrollment. That said, mid-city LA has a lot going for it — it's central, culturally rich, and well-connected to the rest of the city — and families who are engaged and proactive about their child's education can still find ways to make the middle school years work here.