Fountain Inn Elementary to Expand with Land Sale

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Fountain Inn's city council has approved selling city land to Greenville County Schools so Fountain Inn Elementary can expand and add grades six through eight, along with a long-term $1-per-year lease for shared use of school facilities. The council also adopted a new unified development code, approved annexation for a planned church, and changed how the city pays for building inspections to save money.

Why it matters

The expansion of Fountain Inn Elementary to include middle school grades is a significant development for the community, as it will provide more educational opportunities and resources for local students. The land sale and lease agreement with the county schools demonstrate the city's commitment to supporting and investing in its public education system.

The details

Under the agreement approved by the Fountain Inn City Council, the city will sell a parcel of land to Greenville County Schools to allow Fountain Inn Elementary to expand its facilities and add grades six through eight. The council also approved a long-term $1-per-year lease that will give the school district shared use of city-owned facilities, further supporting the expansion project.

• The Fountain Inn City Council approved the land sale and lease agreement at its meeting on February 14, 2026.

What’s next

The expansion project for Fountain Inn Elementary is expected to begin in the coming months, with the goal of having the new middle school grades operational by the start of the 2027-2028 school year.