I go to a REALLY small private school (as in last year’s graduating class was 17 students). How much will my class rank matter in college admissions?
I imagine you know where every student matriculated to college from last year’s class. Based on where they went I think you can tell how much it may have mattered. Also, i am sure your school being so small knows the answer.
In another post you said you are a HS sophomore. It is too early to worry about college admissions . At an appropriate time next year I’m sure you will meet with your guidance counselor and get an understanding of the process and how things are handled in your HS. In the meantime do your best in the most rigorous schedule possible, get involved with activities you care about, when the time comes study for standardized tests, and spend time with friends and family. I’d advise you to stay away from CC until you are a junior.
IMHO, I believe that when one attends such a small school, the SAT or ACT scores becomes more important. As the previous poster said, do really well in your classes. However, I disagree that it is too early to think about college admissions. Everything you do now leads to the common application.