In this chapter was presented a comparative description of the programs of guidance in certain Virginia schools according to the following groupings: (a) large, medium-sized, and small schools; (b) urban and rural; and (c) Negro and white schools. Guidance in the large and medium-sized schools appeared, in general, to excel that in the small schools in both number and scope of services offered. Similarly, guidance services in urban situations seemed superior in organization and offerings to those in rural locations. Little significant difference was noted between guidance programs of white and Negro schools except in instances in which lack of facilities appeared to hamper the programs in schools for Negroes. / M.S.