Was bill gates popular in high school?

Bill Gates attended Lakeside School, a private preparatory school in Seattle, Washington. He was not a popular student in high school. He was often bullied for being a nerd and for his lack of social skills. However, he was also a brilliant student and he excelled in mathematics and science. He was also a member of the debate team and the drama club. After graduating from high school, Gates went on to attend Harvard University, where he dropped out after two years to start Microsoft.