Research (Fifth Post of Many)

http://www.thesagonline.com/2012/01/class-rank-pros-and-cons/

Paul Kim of Brookline High School, MA, voices his opinion on the issue of class rank on December 2011. Kim states that class ranks are only beneficial for schools with a student population with low "academic passion". With a school that implements class rank, Kim argues that competition is ignited. Kim generally believes that competition "motivates" students into pushing themselves to take more demanding courses. In addition, Kim states that school can be more "interesting" with competition as it compels students to become better academically.
With a school that does not implement class rank, Kim states that the school generally has a student population that is "academically motivated". These students are more enthusiastic about learning, and the teachers are more passionate about teaching. Competition and incentive to learn is already present without the use of class rank.