Is There a Social Hierarchy?

In high school there is a clear social web, but no formal hierarchies. You couldn't list mathematically all the people from least to most popular like you could with the formal hierarchy. In fact, chiefs were basically just the most popular people, nothing more. For instance, in north west coast native americans, a high status mal quote had to keep his name through generous feasting, hot latching and general open handedness. Even if he kills himself talking and haranguing, he will not be obeyed unless he pleases the savages.