0_Apprentice
The valedictorian of my high school was the only student to leave the state.
1_Wizard
I guess having the highest GPA gave them more opportunities in other states.
0_Apprentice
Yes, they went on to become very successful from what I could tell. 
1_Wizard
It's interesting that that title is not used frequently in places like Austrailia and New Zealand.
0_Apprentice
I did not know that. Is there a ranking system in schools over there though?
1_Wizard
It seems that the highest-ranking student in those areas is called a "dux" meaning leader and may or may not give a speech.