top student

Academic high achiever

A top student is one who excels academically, typically ranking among the highest in a class or program.

The phrase suggests consistent achievement rather than a single good performance: She was a top student throughout high school.

Top students often receive recognition, scholarships, or special opportunities.

Related

gifted · scholar · dean's list · prodigy · bookworm · nerd · genius · ace · whiz kid · class rank · class president · summa cum laude · magna cum laude · ambitious · perfectionist · homework · extra credit · grades

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Opposites
academic performance

top studentdunce

Slow-witted person

underperformer · remedial student · flunker

academic engagement and effort

top studentslacker

Idle responsibility evader

dropout · truant · class clown · troublemaker · burnout

classroom role/social positioning

top studentclass clown

Student who disrupts with humor

troublemaker · delinquent

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G