text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_79 (roll INTEGER, authority VARCHAR, decile VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the highest roll number of the school with a state authority and a decile smaller than 8?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MAX(roll) FROM table_name_79 WHERE authority = "state" AND decile < 8