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.

Examples of at the top of one's/the class in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The next couple of free-agent classes don’t look outwardly strong at the moment, and Hoerner could be at the top of the class next winter. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026

For the second consecutive year, the Giants have an agreement in place with the player that many scouts have ranked at the top of the class. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026

The Red Sox still need external help from a market that doesn't feature strong depth in bats, but a big market team should be able to make an impact at the top of the class. — Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025

My test scores were at the top of the class, my presentations were spot on and my analytical skills impressed the evaluators. — Aslak De Silva, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

This should be a defense-first draft for the Panthers, and Walker should be at the top of the class. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2025

In it, a yoga instructor attempts to lead the class, but things have gone adorably awry as one mini goldendoodle puppy escapes from the group and does its own thing, running towards the giant mirror at the top of the class. — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025

Manuelos is expertly played by Laysla De Oliveira who, along with Saldaña, is at the top of the class of Sheridan’s actresses. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025