Within slave society, evidence suggests that the highest social status was ascribed to

A. field slaves.

B. preachers and healers.

C. house slaves.

D. skilled craftsmen who worked on their own in cities.

The highest social status among slaves was usually ascribed to D - Skilled craftsmen who worked on their own in cities. The reason for this is that such slaves were actually producing useful things for a city which was also the reason why they were being valued the most. However, it's important to note that house slaves were often also valued.