Dreams about returning to school often signify a desire for validation or a revisit to childhood experiences and emotions. In your dream, being recognized as a top student despite feeling like you were always at the bottom may reflect inner conflicts regarding self-worth and achievement. This can indicate a struggle between how you perceive yourself and how others perceive you.

Your parents' pride suggests a longing for approval and recognition from your family or authority figures. The mistake in the announcement could symbolize feelings of impostor syndrome or anxiety about being exposed as someone who is not as capable as others think.

Overall, this dream may encourage you to explore your self-esteem and the pressure you feel to meet expectations, whether from yourself or others. Consider reflecting on your current accomplishments and how you view your own successes. It could be beneficial to embrace your achievements, regardless of how you compare them to others.