graduate in the middle of class?
"He graduated in the middle of his class from New York University (NYU) Law School."

What does this mean? Does this mean he graduated before he finished some of his class?

Thanks :)

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graduate in the middle of class?
"He graduated in the middle of his class from New York University (NYU) Law School."

What does this mean? Does this mean he graduated before he finished some of his class?

Thanks :)

Answer

It means he wasn't the best (top) or worst student (bottom). :)

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Helen is correct. "In the middle of his class" means he finished neither at or near the top or bottom academically.