Arkansas Activities Association
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The Arkansas Activities Association (locally known as the AAA) is the primary sanctioning body
for high school
sports in state of Arkansas
. AAA is a member association of the National Federation of State High School Associations
(NFSHSA). Every public secondary school in Arkansas is a de jure
member of the AAA, and most private schools, save for a few schools in the delta
that belong to the Mississippi Private Schools Association, are included in membership.
Although the word "activities" is used in the name, the AAA is directly responsible only for interscholastic athletics. Other activities, including music, forensics, and spirit groups, are governed by their own associations affiliated with yet not part of the AAA, who is only responsible for sanctioning (approving) the events. These associations usually adopt the AAA's means of determing eligibility as well as its size classifications seen below, but regional classifications and means of organizing events are left only to their respective associations.
Since 2006, the schools have been organized as follows.
The means of placing private schools within these classifications have become a key issue in Arkansas. Prior to 2002, only single-gender schools would have its enrollment altered, in this case by doubling the reported enrollment. in 2002, the enrollments reported by private schools was multiplied by 1.35. In 2006, that multiplier was increased to 1.75. Starting in 2008, the multiplier wil be dropped altogether, and each private school will be placed one classification above where the enrollment would otherwise place the school.
Within each classification, the schools are further grouped into conferences, each with 6-8 schools apiece. In Classes 7A-5A, the conferences are named according to directional region (i.e. 7A-West, 6A-Central, 5A-Southeast). In the smaller classes, the conferences are named according to the activity district number which the conference is centrally located (a class 4A conference in western Arkansas would be the 4A-4 conference). In smaller classes, there can be more than one conference within an activity district. These are further named according to directional area (a pair of class 2A conferences in southwest Arkansas would be the 2A-7 West and 2A-7 East). Classes 3A and 2A group conferences for football
and basketball
separately (Mountainburg
is in Conference 3A-1 for football and 3A-4 for basketball). Finally, sports with limited sponsorship, such as soccer and swimming, have their own conferences between the participants. These special conferences often transcend multiple classes.
As of 2010, the rules for 7A and 6A classification for football have been changed. The divisions still compete in separate playoffs, but two regional conferences that have previously been exclusive to 7A or 6A now have a mix of 7A and 6A schools so as to save on transportation expenses during the regular season.
For purposes of clarity , the activity districts with regions covered are as follows.
The AAA has changed both the names and means of these classifications over time. Prior to 1977, the classes ranged from Class AAAA to Class C, with AAAA including the 8 largest schools in Arkansas. In 1977, the first "class shift" added an "A" to each class, and references to Class C were removed. In 1983, Class AAAAA merged into and was renamed Class AAAA, with all other classes relatively consistent. 1998 witnessed the second "class shift", this time removing all references to Class B. In 2006, Class AAAAA was split in half, and Classes AAA and AA, both with over 70 schools each, were reorganized into three smaller classes. At first, the largest class was called Class AAAAAAA. The current naming conventions, changing the reference to 7A, were adopted soon after.
Prior to 2006, the activity district number was placed in front of the class for conference names (i.e. 4AAA, 7AA-East). These naming conventions changed as well, but many local media outlets still placed the district number before the class (3-4A instead of 4A-3). Prior to this, a few outlets mixed prior references to new ones (some newspapers in western Arkansas made references to the 4AAA-West, yet such a conference never existed).
The following conferences are valid as of the 2010-2012 cycle.
West (all 7A):
East (all 6A except West Memphis and LR Hall):
South (all 6A):
East:
Southwest:
West:
Region 7:
Region 4:
Region 3:
Region 2:
Clinton
Region 1:
Region 5:
Region 4:
Region 3:
Region 2:
Region 1:
Region 7:
Region 6:
Region 5:
Region 4:
Region 3:
Region 1 West:
Region 2 North:
Region 2 South:
Region 3:
Region 5 North:
Region 5 West:
Region 7 Central:
Region 7 North:
Region 7 South:
In regards to the new regrouping of the 7A and 6A classes for the 2010-2012 cycle, the AAA has not yet released any specifics as to how football playoffs are to be conducted.
Sport governing body
A sport governing body is a sports organization that has a regulatory or sanctioning function. Sport governing bodies come in various forms, and have a variety of regulatory functions. Examples of this can include disciplinary action for rule infractions and deciding on rule changes in the sport...
for high school
Secondary education in the United States
In most jurisdictions, secondary education in the United States refers to the last six or seven years of statutory formal education. Secondary education is generally split between junior high school or middle school, usually beginning with sixth or seventh grade , and high school, beginning with...
sports in state of Arkansas
Arkansas
Arkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River...
. AAA is a member association of the National Federation of State High School Associations
National Federation of State High School Associations
The National Federation of State High School Associations is the body that writes the rules of competition for most high school sports and activities in the United States. Most high schools, whether public or private, belong to their state's high school association; in turn, each state association...
(NFSHSA). Every public secondary school in Arkansas is a de jure
De jure
De jure is an expression that means "concerning law", as contrasted with de facto, which means "concerning fact".De jure = 'Legally', De facto = 'In fact'....
member of the AAA, and most private schools, save for a few schools in the delta
Mississippi embayment
The Mississippi Embayment is a physiographic feature in the south-central United States, part of the Mississippi Alluvial Plain. It is essentially a northward continuation of the fluvial sediments of the Mississippi River Delta to its confluence with the Ohio River at Cairo, Illinois. The embayment...
that belong to the Mississippi Private Schools Association, are included in membership.
Administration
The following administration is current as of 2007.- Executive Director: Lance Taylor
- Associate Executive Directors: Kathy Tadlock, Don Brodell, Joey Walters
- Assistant Executive Directors: Wadie Moore, Belle Summers, Annette Savage
Sanctioned sports
The AAA currently governs a total of 12 sports, listed below in order of season's start.- Golf (Boys/Girls)
- Tennis (Boys/Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Cross Country (Boys/Girls)
- Football (Boys)
- Basketball (Boys/Girls)
- Swimming/Diving (Boys/Girls)
- Bowling (Boys/Girls)
- Soccer (Boys/Girls)
- Baseball (Boys)
- Softball (Girls)
- Track & Field (Boys/Girls)
- Wrestling (Boys)
Although the word "activities" is used in the name, the AAA is directly responsible only for interscholastic athletics. Other activities, including music, forensics, and spirit groups, are governed by their own associations affiliated with yet not part of the AAA, who is only responsible for sanctioning (approving) the events. These associations usually adopt the AAA's means of determing eligibility as well as its size classifications seen below, but regional classifications and means of organizing events are left only to their respective associations.
Organization
The AAA organizes its member schools by 3-year average daily membership (ADM) in grades 10-12 every two years. Each classification is organized by rank, as opposed to a minimum threshold, to maintain consistent numbers for each class.Since 2006, the schools have been organized as follows.
- Class 7A (16 largest schools)
- Class 6A (next 16 largest schools)
- Class 5A (next 32 largest schools)
- Class 4A (next 48 largest schools that sponsor football ("football schools"), as well as all non-football schools within range)
- Class 3A (same means as Class 4A)
- Class 2A (next 48 largest schools and remainder of football schools)
- Class 1A (all remaining schools)
The means of placing private schools within these classifications have become a key issue in Arkansas. Prior to 2002, only single-gender schools would have its enrollment altered, in this case by doubling the reported enrollment. in 2002, the enrollments reported by private schools was multiplied by 1.35. In 2006, that multiplier was increased to 1.75. Starting in 2008, the multiplier wil be dropped altogether, and each private school will be placed one classification above where the enrollment would otherwise place the school.
Within each classification, the schools are further grouped into conferences, each with 6-8 schools apiece. In Classes 7A-5A, the conferences are named according to directional region (i.e. 7A-West, 6A-Central, 5A-Southeast). In the smaller classes, the conferences are named according to the activity district number which the conference is centrally located (a class 4A conference in western Arkansas would be the 4A-4 conference). In smaller classes, there can be more than one conference within an activity district. These are further named according to directional area (a pair of class 2A conferences in southwest Arkansas would be the 2A-7 West and 2A-7 East). Classes 3A and 2A group conferences for football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
and basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
separately (Mountainburg
Mountainburg, Arkansas
Mountainburg is a city in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 682 at the 2000 census....
is in Conference 3A-1 for football and 3A-4 for basketball). Finally, sports with limited sponsorship, such as soccer and swimming, have their own conferences between the participants. These special conferences often transcend multiple classes.
As of 2010, the rules for 7A and 6A classification for football have been changed. The divisions still compete in separate playoffs, but two regional conferences that have previously been exclusive to 7A or 6A now have a mix of 7A and 6A schools so as to save on transportation expenses during the regular season.
For purposes of clarity , the activity districts with regions covered are as follows.
- District 1 (northwest Arkansas)
- District 2 (north central Arkansas)
- District 3 (northeast Arkansas)
- District 4 (west Arkansas)
- District 5 (central Arkansas)
- District 6 (east Arkansas)
- District 7 (southwest Arkansas)
- District 8 (southeast Arkansas)
The AAA has changed both the names and means of these classifications over time. Prior to 1977, the classes ranged from Class AAAA to Class C, with AAAA including the 8 largest schools in Arkansas. In 1977, the first "class shift" added an "A" to each class, and references to Class C were removed. In 1983, Class AAAAA merged into and was renamed Class AAAA, with all other classes relatively consistent. 1998 witnessed the second "class shift", this time removing all references to Class B. In 2006, Class AAAAA was split in half, and Classes AAA and AA, both with over 70 schools each, were reorganized into three smaller classes. At first, the largest class was called Class AAAAAAA. The current naming conventions, changing the reference to 7A, were adopted soon after.
Prior to 2006, the activity district number was placed in front of the class for conference names (i.e. 4AAA, 7AA-East). These naming conventions changed as well, but many local media outlets still placed the district number before the class (3-4A instead of 4A-3). Prior to this, a few outlets mixed prior references to new ones (some newspapers in western Arkansas made references to the 4AAA-West, yet such a conference never existed).
The following conferences are valid as of the 2010-2012 cycle.
Class 7A/6A
Central (all 7A except Russellville and Van Buren):- CabotCabot High SchoolCabot High School is a public high school serving students in grades ten through twelve in Cabot, Arkansas. Cabot High School is administered by the Cabot Public School District, which covers the communities of Cabot, Austin, and Ward, as well as the rest of Northern Lonoke County...
- Russellville (6A)
- North Little Rock
- BryantBryant High School (Arkansas)Bryant High School is a high school in Bryant, Arkansas, United States. BHS serves grades 9-12 and is a part of the Bryant Public Schools District...
- Conway
- Van Buren (6A)
- Little Rock Central
- Little Rock Catholic
West (all 7A):
- Springdale Har-Ber
- BentonvilleBentonville High SchoolBentonville High School is a public high school in Bentonville, Arkansas for grades nine through twelve. The student population is approximately 3455 in 2010-2011. The current principal of the high school is Kim Garrett...
- Heritage
- Fayetteville
- Fort Smith SouthsideSouthside High School (Fort Smith, Arkansas)Southside High School is one of two public high schools in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the other being Northside High School.The school was opened in 1963 and has had over 15,000 graduates. Since 1966, the school has been accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School...
- SpringdaleSpringdale High SchoolSpringdale High School is a public high school in Springdale, Arkansas, United States for students in grades ten through twelve. Springdale High School is one of two high schools administered by the Springdale School District, the other being Har-Ber High School. SHS is also an IB World School...
- Fort Smith NorthsideNorthside High School (Fort Smith, Arkansas)Northside High School is one of two public high schools in the city of Fort Smith, Arkansas . Within the state, the school is commonly known as Fort Smith Northside.-History:On November 19, 1928, Fort Smith High School moved into a new building on 23rd and B Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas...
- RogersRogers High School (Arkansas)Rogers High School is located in Rogers, Arkansas. As of the 2008/2009 school year, with the opening of Rogers Heritage High School on the site of the old high school and a massive school realignment, Rogers High School houses grades nine through twelve in one building. The Rogers High mascot is...
East (all 6A except West Memphis and LR Hall):
- West MemphisWest Memphis High SchoolWest Memphis High School is a high school in West Memphis, Arkansas....
(7A) - Jonesboro
- LR ParkviewParkview Arts and Science Magnet High SchoolParkview Arts and Science Magnet High School is a magnet school in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States that concentrates heavily on science and the arts. It is Arkansas' first and only interdistrict high school...
- MarionMarion High School (Arkansas)Marion High School is a public high school in Marion, Arkansas serving the Marion School District. It averages about 864 students in grades 10-12....
- Searcy
- Mountain HomeMountain Home High School (Mountain Home, Arkansas)Mountain Home High School is a public secondary school in Mountain Home, Arkansas, located in Baxter County. Mountain Home High School is located at 500 Bomber Blvd. There are 875 students in grades 10, 11, and 12. Mrs. Dana Brown is the high school principal. Assistant principals are Mr. Ron...
- Jacksonville
- LR HallHall High School (Arkansas)Hall High School, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a comprehensive four-year public high school in the Little Rock School District currently enrolling 1,389 students in grades nine through twelve.-History:...
(7A)
South (all 6A):
- El DoradoEl Dorado, ArkansasEl Dorado , a multi-cultural arts center: South Arkansas Arts Center , an award-winning renovated downtown, and numerous sporting, shopping, and dining opportunities. El Dorado is the population, cultural, and business center of the 7,300 mi² regional area...
- McClellanMcClellan Magnet High SchoolMcClellan Magnet High School is a magnet high school in Little Rock, Arkansas and part of the Little Rock School District.McClellan Magnet High School has a history of being an exceptional school. 41 years ago Senator John L...
- Lake HamiltonLake Hamilton High SchoolLake Hamilton Senior High School is a secondary school for grades 10 through 12 located in Pearcy, Arkansas .-Academics:...
- Pine BluffPine Bluff High SchoolPine Bluff High School is a public high school in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA. It is the largest public school in the city and county.-Mission:...
- Arkansas HS (Texarkana)
- Sheridan
- BentonBenton High School (Arkansas)Benton High School is a public high school located in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas. Benton High School is a member of the Benton School District.-History:...
- LR Fair
Class 5A
Southeast:- Monticello
- White HallWhite Hall High SchoolWhite Hall High School is a public high school which serves students in grades ten through twelve and located in White Hall, Jefferson County, Arkansas. White Hall is the only high school in the White Hall School District.-Student Demographics:...
- Mills University StudiesMills University Studies High SchoolMills University Studies High School is a secondary school in Little Rock, Arkansas serving students in grades 9 through 12 and is one of six high schools within the Pulaski County Special School District. The school opened in 1970 and is named after the late Congressman Wilbur Daigh Mills...
- West Helena
- CrossettCrossett High School (Crossett, Arkansas)Crossett High School is a public secondary school in Crossett, Arkansas, located in Ashley County.-External links:*...
- Sylvan HillsSylvan Hills High SchoolSylvan Hills High School is a public secondary school located in Sherwood, Arkansas for students in grades nine through twelve. Sylvan Hills is administered by the Pulaski County Special School District...
- North PulaskiNorth Pulaski High SchoolNorth Pulaski High School is a public secondary school located in Jacksonville, Arkansas and serving students in grades 9 through 12. North Pulaski is administered by the Pulaski County Special School District...
- Watson ChapelWatson Chapel Senior High SchoolWatson Chapel Senior High School is a public High school in the Watson Chapel School District in Pine Bluff, Arkansas that serves grades 10 through 12. The mascot is a wildcat.-Mission statement:...
East:
- Forrest City
- Greene County Tech
- BatesvilleBatesville High School (Batesville, Arkansas)Batesville High School is one of the two public secondary schools that are located in the city of Batesville, Arkansas, in Independence County. Their mascot for the school is the Pioneer. The school colors are orange and black...
- Beebe
- WynneWynne High SchoolWynne High School is a public secondary school located in Wynne, Arkansas. It serves 9-12 grades and has an enrollment of 921. It is part of the Wynne School District....
- Blytheville
- ParagouldParagould High SchoolParagould High School is a public school serving grades nine through twelve located in Paragould, Arkansas. The campus is located at 1701 West Court Street in Paragould and is administered by Paragould School District...
- Nettleton
Southwest:
- CAC
- Fairview
- Magnolia
- Arkadelphia
- Little Rock Christian AcademyLittle Rock Christian AcademyLittle Rock Christian Academy is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory Christian day school located on Highway 10 in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Arkansas Non-Public Schools Accrediting Association...
- Hope
- Lakeside
- Hot SpringsHot Springs High School (Arkansas)Hot Springs High School is a public secondary school located in Hot Springs, Arkansas.- Academics :Hot Springs High School is part of Hot Springs School District , and is located in central Hot Springs, Arkansas and enrolls approximately eight-hundred students in grades nine through twelve...
West:
- Greenwood
- Greenbrier
- Alma
- Vilonia
- Harrison
- Morrilton
- Siloam Springs
- Huntsville
Class 4A
Region 8:- Warren
- Star City
- Dumas
- McGehee
- HamburgHamburg High School (Hamburg, Arkansas)Hamburg High School is a public secondary school in Hamburg, Arkansas, located in Ashley County.-External links:*...
- Lake Village
- Dollarway
- DeWitt
Region 7:
- Nashville
- Ashdown
- De Queen
- Oak GroveOak Grove High School (North Little Rock, Arkansas)Oak Grove High School is a public secondary school located in North Little Rock, Arkansas and serves grades 9 through 12. Oak Grove High School is administered by the Pulaski County Special School District. Since 1967, Oak Grove has been accredited by the North Central Association Commission on...
- Robinson
- Pulaski Academy
- Bauxite
- Malvern
Region 4:
- Booneville
- Waldron
- Clarksville
- Dover
- Mena
- Pottsville
- Dardanelle
- Subiaco AcademySubiaco Abbey and AcademySubiaco Abbey is a Benedictine monastery located in Logan County, Arkansas, United States, in the Arkansas River valley. Subiaco Abbey and its associated academy are major features of the town of Subiaco, Arkansas. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Little Rock. It is named after...
Region 3:
- Osceola
- Gosnell
- Valley ViewValley View High School (Arkansas)Valley View High School is a 4A high school located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. Valley View High is the biggest 4A school in the state of Arkansas, with plans to jump to the 5A classification in the next 2 years. The Valley View school district is the premier school system in the state,...
- Highland
- Trumann
- (Jonesboro) Westside
- Pocahantas
Region 2:
Clinton
- StuttgartStuttgart High School]]]]Stuttgart High School is a public secondary school for students in grades 9 through 12 located in Stuttgart, Arkansas. The high school is administered by the Stuttgart Public Schools...
- Cave City
- Lonoke
- Newport
- Batesville SS
- Marianna
- Hebe Springs
Region 1:
- Shiloh ChristianShiloh Christian SchoolShiloh Christian School is a private school in Springdale, Arkansas, United States.-History:Shiloh Christian School was founded in 1976 as a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Springdale, by Dennis Cottrel and Tom Ellis, under the leadership of Pastor Cliff Palmer. The school opened with 180...
- Gravette
- Farmington
- Prairie Grove
- Gentry
- Ozark
- Berryville
- Pea Ridge
Class 3A
Region 6:- Rison
- Fordyce
- (Camden) Harmony Grove
- Smackover
- Drew CentralDrew Central High SchoolDrew Central High School is a public secondary school in Monticello, Arkansas, USA. It is part of Drew Central School District, which was established in 1927 and covers , all in rural Drew County, from where all the students are bussed into Monticello. Monticello itself is not in Drew Central...
- Lafayette County
- Genoa Central
- Fouke
Region 5:
- Fountain LakeFountain Lake High SchoolFountain Lake High School is a high school in the town of Hot Springs, Arkansas. It is the only high school in the Fountain Lake School District, which also includes a middle school and elementary school on the same site. It was founded in the early 1930s with only four students. Since 1975, the...
- Glen Rose
- Cutter-Morning Star
- Bismarck
- Prescott
- JessievilleJessieville High SchoolJessieville High School is a grade school for grades 8-12, located in Jessieville, Arkansas, a city in Garland County. The school is connected to Jessieville Middle School and Elementary School. The mascot for this school is a lion. Jessieville High School offers several classes eligible for...
- (Benton) Harmony Grove
- Centerpoint
Region 4:
- Paris
- Perryville
- Lamar
- Charleston
- Cedarville
- Atkins
- Lavaca
- Mansfield
Region 3:
- Bald Knob
- Harrisburg
- Rivercrest
- Hoxie
- Manila
- Piggott
- Corning
- Earle
Region 2:
- Harding AcademyHarding Academy (Searcy, Arkansas)Harding Academy is a K-12 private school in Searcy, Arkansas. It is affiliated with Harding University. Like that institution, it is associated with the Churches of Christ and named in honor of an early minister of that fellowship, James A. Harding....
- Barton
- Arkansas Baptist
- Mayflower
- Riverview
- Brinkley
- Rose Bud
- Episcopal
Region 1:
- West Fork
- Yellville-Summit
- Marshall
- ElkinsElkins High School (Arkansas)Elkins High School, in Elkins, Arkansas is under the administration of Elkins Public Schools.The current building was first constructed in the 1950s. Some of the older features of the building is a long east-west hallway, which was created after the building was extended to enclose one side, and...
- Green Forest
- Mountain View
- Greenland
- LincolnLincoln High School (Lincoln, Arkansas)Lincoln High School is a public secondary school in Lincoln, Arkansas. Lincoln High School is administered by Lincoln Consolidated School District.-Academics:...
Class 2A
Region 8:- Junction City
- Bearden
- Woodlawn
- Strong
- Hermitage
- Parkers Chapel
- Hampton
- Dermott
- Norphlet
Region 7:
- Murfreesboro
- Spring Hill
- Mineral Springs
- HoratioHoratio High SchoolHoratio High School is in Horatio, Arkansas. Horatio High School has an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The principal of Horatio High School is James Dobbins. He used to be a coach at Horatio High School. They also have a preschool behind the high school...
- Dierks
- Foreman
- Mount Ida
- Gurdon
Region 6:
- Hazen
- Des Arc
- Carlisle
- Clarendon
- Palestine-Wheatly
- Hughes
- Marvell
- England
Region 5:
- Magnet Cove
- Mountain Pine
- Conway Christian
- Two Rivers
- Poyen
- Quitman
- Bigelow
- Hector
Region 4:
- Danville
- Union Christian Academy
- Hackett
- (Johnson County) West Side
- Western Yell County
- Magazine
- Mountainburg
- Decatur
- Hartford
Region 3:
- McCrory
- Walnut Ridge
- Augusta
- Salem
- Cross County
- East Poinsett County
- Marked Tree
- Cedar Ridge
- Rector
Class 1A(Non-Football)
Region 1 East:- Lead Hill
- Bruno-Pyatt
- St. Joe
- Omaha
- Western Grove
- Alpena
Region 1 West:
- Fayetteville Christian
- St. Paul
- Jasper
- Mount Judea
- Oark
- Kingston
- Deer
Region 2 North:
- Norfork
- Hillcrest
- Izard CountyIzard County Consolidated High SchoolIzard County Consolidated High School is a high school in Brockwell, Arkansas.The school was established in 1985 and serves grades 9-12 in the Izard County Consolidated School District. The principal is David Harmon, and the school's mascot is the cougar....
- Calico Rock
- Viola
- Mammoth Spring
Region 2 South:
- Concord
- Shirley
- TimboTimbo High SchoolTimbo High School is a small public school located in Timbo, Arkansas, in central Stone County. It has stood for many years as a quality institute of education, and even now, after its recent annexation into the Mountain View School District, it is still fully functional.While its past may not...
- Bradford
- West Side
- Rural Special
Region 3:
- Bay
- Black Rock
- Ridgefield Christian
- Weiner
- Armorel
- Maynard
- Oak Ridge Central
Region 5 North:
- Lisa Academy
- Guy-Perkins
- South Side
- St. Joseph CatholicSt. Joseph Catholic High School (Pine Bluff, Arkansas)St. Joseph Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It is the newest high school in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Little Rock.-Background:...
- Mt. Vernon-Enola
- Academic Plus Charter
Region 5 West:
- Scranton
- WonderviewWonderview High SchoolWonderview High School is a high school in Hattieville, Conway County, Arkansas. Established in 1934, the school serves students in grades 7 through 12.-History:...
- Sacred HeartSacred Heart High School (Morrilton, Arkansas)Sacred Heart High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Morrilton, Arkansas. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Little Rock.-Background:...
- Nemo Vista
- Plainview-Rover
Region 7 Central:
- Sparkman
- Blevins
- Delight
- Poyen
- Ouachita
- Lockesburg
Region 7 North:
- Kirby
- Van-Cove
- Caddo Hills
- Oden
- AcornAcorn High SchoolAcorn High School is a public high school located in Mena, Arkansas. Steve Crumpler has been the principal of the school for the past six years. Steve Crumpler is no longer principal of the school he is in fact however the superintendent the new principal is William Edwards....
- Umpire
Region 7 South:
- Bradley
- Nevada
- Emerson
- Emmet
- Taylor
- Trinity Christian
- Saratoga
Playoffs
In order to decide a winner of each classification, each conference sends the top 5 teams within them to attend the state playoffs. All number 1 seed schools get a first round bye. The playoffs are in a single elimination tournament that decides the best teams in a classification. Rounds are played weekly until two teams remain in the tournament. The two remaining teams will play at a set location to decide the state champion in the classification. These rules for playoffs apply to football only.In regards to the new regrouping of the 7A and 6A classes for the 2010-2012 cycle, the AAA has not yet released any specifics as to how football playoffs are to be conducted.