at the top of one's/the class

phrase

: having among the highest grades in one's class
He graduated at the top of his/the class.

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“At the top of one's/the class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20top%20of%20one%27s%2Fthe%20class. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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