Hi everyone, just curious about class rankings. If valedictorian is #1 and salutatorian is #2, what is the title or ranking for the person who comes in third place? Does it differ between high schools?
The title for the person who ranks third in their high school class does not usually have a specific name like valedictorian or salutatorian. Generally, the student ranked third would just be referred to as having the third-highest class rank. It is worth noting that some high schools might give a special title to the third place student, but this is not as common and can vary between individual schools.
Keep in mind that different high schools have different systems for ranking their students, and some have moved away from class rankings altogether in favor of other systems, such as Latin honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude) or awarding honors to a certain percentage of the graduating class. The way rankings or honors are determined will vary by school and may take into account factors like GPA, course rigor, and extracurricular involvement. If you have questions about your specific school's ranking system or honors, it's best to speak with your school counselor for more information.
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