The Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) ranks, in order, are Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle. The first four ranks (Scout through First Class) focus on basic Scouting skills, while the latter three (Star, Life, and Eagle) emphasize leadership and service, culminating in the Eagle rank.
Scout: The entry-level rank, introducing the fundamentals of Scouting.
Tenderfoot: Building upon the Scout rank, focusing on more advanced skills.
Second Class: Continued skill development and introduction to leadership roles.
First Class: A significant milestone, requiring proficiency in a range of Scouting skills and demonstrating leadership potential.
Star: Requires earning merit badges and holding leadership positions.
Life: Requires more merit badges and leadership experience than Star.
Eagle: The highest rank, requiring 21 merit badges (including specific required ones), leadership positions, and an Eagle Scout service project, according to scouting resources.
For more information, visit https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/