The highest graded kid in the class dies in a drug overdose. Two kids, one kid is a redneck christian who believes God gave him knowledge even though he’s not very smart and another one is an emo columbine kid who is also not very smart wants this to feel validation. They now cheat tests,.

I don't understand what the first part has to do with the second part or why the kids death is so important.

Not really sure what's going on after reading the logline or how the first part even ties in with anything.? It's like 3 different thoughts put together.

The logline does not convey to the reader how the smart kid dying relates to the two lead characters cheating. Nor why we as viewers should want them to succeed.

What is their goal in cheating on the test?
What is standing in the way?
Why should we care?