Original Research by School Decision on Foxfire Intermediate School
Foxfire Intermediate School is a small independent charter district in Muskingum County, Ohio, serving kindergarten through eighth grade, with a total enrollment of roughly 139 students. The enrollment leans heavily toward the upper grades, with eighth grade substantially larger than the primary grades, suggesting the district may function more like a traditional small district or may be capturing students at particular grade levels.
The student body is predominantly white, with a meaningful share identifying as multiracial. The enrollment includes a small number of Black and Hispanic students. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and counts of students with IEPs or English learners were not available, so a parent would want to contact the district directly about the population of students receiving services or economic support.
State assessment results were not provided in the available data, so you cannot see proficiency in tested subjects or how the district performs against county neighbors on academic measures. This absence is typical when data is incomplete or not reported; a parent interested in academic performance should request this information from the district or the Ohio Department of Education.
On attendance, Foxfire sits in the bottom quartile among Muskingum County's districts for chronic absenteeism, meaning a notably high share of students are absent regularly. This warrants a direct conversation with the district about whether this reflects the student population, transportation challenges, or other factors, and what supports are in place.
The district's per-pupil current spending is in the upper range compared with other county districts, suggesting a commitment to resources per student despite the small size. A very small district often carries higher per-pupil costs because fixed expenses do not scale down with enrollment.
One concrete recent development is that Foxfire launched its first varsity football program in 2024, with support from community partners and the Straker Foundation. For families considering a small charter district, this signals ongoing investment in extracurricular programming and suggests the school is building out offerings beyond academics.
Because the district serves only grades K-8, there is no graduation rate to report. Parents with high school students would need to know where Foxfire sends them or whether the district extends into grades 9-12. The district brief notes the football program was added for high school students, indicating that a secondary program exists; clarifying this structure and where high school instruction occurs would be important for families planning a full K-12 path.
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