County Line High School is a comprehensive

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in Branch, Arkansas located along the Franklin County and

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border. Established in 1950, school supports students in grades 7 through 12 and is administered by the County Line School District.

Academics

The assumed course of study that students complete is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the

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(ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity to receive college credit.

Extracurricular activities

The

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of County Line is the

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. The Indians compete in a variety of sports including

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(boys/girls), golf (boys/girls),

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, and

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administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. In 2003, John Robert Wyatt, Jr., with 1,136 overall wins, was posthumously inducted into the Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. * 1971 : Class B Boys State Basketball Champions * 1991: Class 1A Girls State Basketball Champions * 1996: Class 1A Girls State Basketball Champions * 2023: Class 1A Boys State Basketball Champions

Notable alumni

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, bull rider *

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(former staff) - basketball coach and executive who has a 38–7 record as County Line basketball coach *

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(1969) - Arkansas state senator from Franklin County since 2013; former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives; dairy farmer in Branch, Arkansas

References

External links

* {{authority control Public high schools in Arkansas Schools in Franklin County, Arkansas Educational institutions established in 1950 1950 establishments in Arkansas