select the 3 features that have the largest attribute value

Question

I need to select the 3 features that have the largest attribute value. How is this best completed? I would like to do this within a model builder environment. I have been trying to figure out the sql statement within the select tool but am having syntax problems.

Bud · Answer

What tool can select the records with the highest values in a particular field?

GISMallku · Answer

See https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/use-select-by-attributes-to-select-greatest-n/idi-p/1370912

IanIrmischer · Answer

Thanks Katherine, I did see that. Just figured that since it seems like such an important query that ESRI would have a tool. Guess not.