您可以試試用"狀元學生"
it means a champion student
in times of old dynasties (especially since 隋唐時代)
狀元was regarded as the most glorious reputation for all scholars and students
if you call someone is 狀元 (like 狀元student, 狀元scholar )
i think that guy would feel flatted , appreciated
suggesting that student is very prominent, remarkable, outstanding